NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What type of connective tissue has a hard matrix of calcium and salts?

A	Bone
B	Adipose
C	Blood
D	Dense Connective

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Bone has calcium salts in its matrix whereas cartilage has chondroitin salts in its matrix.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bone tissue is a type of connective tissue consisting mainly of a collagen matrix that is mineralized with calcium and phosphorus crystals. The combination of flexible collagen and hard mineral crystals makes bone tissue hard without making it brittle.

Detailed explanation-3: -99% calcium and 85% phosphate in the body is present in the mineral phase in bones. Hence the hard matrix of bones is made of calcium and phosphorus.

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